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BROOKS BULLETIN • SUMMER 2026

The first 100 years. Only the beginning.

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Head of School John R. Packard H’87, P’18, P’21 Associate Head of School Nina Freeman Director of Institutional Advancement Gage S. Dobbins P’22, P’23 Director of Alumni and Family Programs Sara Bird Director of Family Engagement and Giving Mary Merrill Dean of Enrollment and Financial Aid Bini W. Egertson P’12, P’15

Interim Director of Communications and Marketing Jennifer O’Neill Design Aldeia www.aldeia.design Director of Editorial and Multimedia Services Emily Williams Assistant Director of Alumni Programs and Communications Molly Kueter

Unsolicited manuscripts are welcome. Opinions expressed in the Bulletin are those of the authors and not necessarily of Brooks School. Correspondence concerning the Bulletin should be sent to editor Emily Williams: mail Editor, Brooks Bulletin 1160 Great Pond Road North Andover, MA 01845 email ewilliams@brooksschool.org

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02 Graduating the Class of 2026 This year’s sixth form spent much quality time together during their final days as Brooks students and celebrated well after all 95 students crossed the Prize Day stage.

18 Alumni Weekend More than 400 alumni and guests returned to campus for Alumni Weekend 2026. The celebration featured class dinners, campus tours, athletic competitions and countless opportunities to reconnect with classmates.

ON THE COVER: The class of 2026 showed off their school spirit while posing for one last class photo on Friday, May 29.

D E PA RTM ENTS 23 Alumni Awards 24 Reunion Notes Several alumni shared personal highlights from Alumni Weekend to accompany reunion class photos. And a few nonreunion alumni shared their own updates.

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Molly Sullivan ’28 hugs Caleb Hatch ’26 during Boo-Hoo Chapel on Saturday, May 30.

Before joining Brooks’ alumni community on Prize Day, the 95 members of the class of 2026 shared many meaningful moments together during Brooks’ annual springtime events, including prom, Shirts Day and senior week.

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PROM! Brooks fifth- and sixth-formers enjoyed a formal evening at Venu in Boston on Sunday, April 26. [1] [2] Prom Bow Pics: Certified success! [3] From left: Kaelan Barker ’27 and Pocholo Castaneda ’27. [4] From left: Jules Giordano ’26, Charlie Roberto ’27 and Delaney Bertos ’27.

[5] From left: School Prefects Elsa Wood ’26, Tristan Yepdo ’26, Grainne Rolfe ’26, Harryns Cantave ’26, Abigail Nam ’26, Rohan Amin ’26, Associate Director of Student Affairs Cora MacKenzie, Hugh Foster ’26, Calista Tangney ’26, Jasper Johnson ’26 and Sloan Hayden ’26. [6] From left: Ivy Zhao ’26, Suki Liu ’27 and Sena Tekin ’27.

[7] From left: Jonathan Stokes ’27 and Shane Maguire ’26. [8] From left: Aidan Davis ’26, Henry Osborne ’26, Daniel Jiang ’26, Micah Dixon ’26 and Kaden Almaraz ’26. [9] From left: Merriman House Dorm Prefects Ella Puleo ’27, Urmi Patel ’26, Niki Shoko ’26 and Angela Fabbo ’27.

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SENIOR WEEK The sixth-form class enjoyed a myriad of festive activities in the days leading up to Commencement Weekend. COMMUNITY SERVICE DAY Sixth-formers volunteered at several local nonprofits on Community Service Day, including North Andover’s Windrush Farm. The horseback riding facility offers therapeutic riding for children and adults facing physical, cognitive and emotional challenges. 2

[1] From left: Whit Thielsher ’26, Brianna Mungai ’26, Emma Nagle ’26, Mia MacklinDib ’26, Niamh O’Brien ’26, Wes Bixby ’26, Manni Babb ’26 and KJ Lee ’26. [2] Emma Nagle ’26. SUNSET HANG After Brookstock, the sixth form headed down to the Demoulas Family Boathouse for a sunsetlit bonfire. [3] From left: Ryan Hashem ’26, Posey Connell ’26, Eloise Bertrand ’26, Tristan Yepdo ’26, Noah Walker ’26. At the table: Caleb Hatch ’26, Drew Hemenway ’26, Joe Sullivan ’26, Jon Darmadi ’26, Armaun Dehpanah ’26. Selfie section: Niki Shoko ’26, Sarah Pan ’26, Mackenzie Gordan ’26, Natalie Menendez ’26 and Urmi Patel ’26.

[4] From left: Rohan Amin ’26, Julian Wei ’26 and Armaun Dehpanah ’26. [5] From left: Kam Shumsky ’26, Abigail Nam ’26, Lucy Donahue ’26 and Addison Wheeler ’26.

WHITE-WATER RAFTING The sixth form whitewater rafted their way down the Deerfield River in Western Massachusetts. [6] Back row, from left: Teegan Toto ’26, Grace Pilkington ’26, Samara Vijayan ’26. Front row: Namya Bandi ’26, Ella Phillips ’26, Zoe Jolliffe ’26 and Sophia Principe ’26. [7] From left: Carson Cobb ’26, Wes Bixby ’26, Ryan Hashem ’26, Jon Darmadi ’26, Caleb Hatch ’26 and Joe Sullivan ’26.

SIXTH-FORM ALUMNI INDUCTION DINNER Bridging senior week and Commencement Weekend was the SixthForm Alumni Induction Dinner under the graduation tent. [8] Sixth-formers received either a Brooks tie or charm bracelet as a welcome into the school’s alumni community. 8

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DONNING OF THE STOLES AND SYMBOLS CEREMONY The Donning of the Stoles and Symbols Ceremony celebrates the achievements and identities of students from BIPOC, LGBTQIA+ and other underrepresented communities who participate in affinity groups on campus. During the poignant ceremony, students are presented with cultural stoles and symbols that reflect each student’s unique background. These stoles and symbols are then proudly worn during the Prize Day ceremony, serving as powerful visual expressions of each student’s heritage, challenges and accomplishments.

[1] From left: Lorenzo Johnson ’26 and Latu Kayira ’27 lead the Brooks Drum Ensemble. [2] Faculty member Kihak Nam ‘99, P’26, P’29 presents Shawn Wei ‘26 with his stole. [3] Bestowed cultural stoles like these celebrate each student’s unique background. 2

[4] Gender and Sexuality Alliance faculty advisor Meghan Hill presents a stole to Giada Musto ’26, a member of the GSA and Women Supporting Women affinity groups.

[5] Manni Babb ’26, vice president of the Black Student Union affinity group, addresses the audience. [6] Alumni Speaker Adam Smith ’07. [7] Sarah Pan ’26, a student leader for the Asian Student Alliance affinity group, is presented a stole by retiring Art Teacher Lynn McLoughlin H’26, P’11, P’16. [8] Daniel Mensah ’27 leads the Brooks Drum Ensemble.

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“ Brooks gave me people who pushed me, people who cared about my character, people who helped me expand my capacity. It gave me a new worldview. It gave me a community. And it gave me chances — again and again — to grow my sphere of influence outward. And now it’s your turn. What will your story be? Class of 2026, stay close to the people who helped you become who you are. Keep showing up for each other. And as your world expands, remember what Brooks showed you: You belong in the rooms, you can work harder than you think and you can lead with impact.” —Alumni Speaker Adam

Smith ’07, president of the alumni board and member of the board of trustees

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LAWN CEREMONY Faculty and students offered personal reflections on the arts, athletics and academics during the school’s traditional Lawn Ceremony. Taking place this year on Saturday, May 30, the ceremony also featured the awarding of numerous prizes celebrating student success across a wide swath of campus life.

[1] Rohan Amin ’26, student speaker on academics, as well as recipient of the Nicholas J. Evangelos Science Prize and the Dunnell Prize. [2] Giada Musto ’26, student speaker on the arts, as well as the recipient of the Knowlton Drama Prize, the E. Graham Ward English Prize and the William R. Ferris Jr. Prize. [3] Elsa Wood ’26, student speaker on athletics, as well as the recipient of two athletic awards: Recognition of 12 First-Team Letters and the Independent School League Award of Excellence.

“ Four years at Brooks is not enough time to become every version of yourself. There will always be another class you wish you had taken, another experience you wish you had explored, another path you wonder about. And that’s okay. In fact, it’s the whole point. The goal was never to create the perfect Brooks experience. The goal was to engage deeply with the experience that was actually ours.” —Rohan Amin ’26

“ Art is universal. It cuts across languages and cultures and speaks right to the heart. Art is emotion. It’s why it’s hard to make, because in order to make it you actually have to feel and sometimes you want to run from those emotions. But for me, art has always been about processing things I can’t understand. So when you don’t know what you are feeling, pick up a paintbrush, a pen, an instrument or a script and it will guide you.” —Giada Musto ’26

“ Over my four years here at Brooks, I think I can finally say I’ve learned what it truly means to be an athlete. It’s not about the wins or the losses, the stats or the scoreboard. It’s about being part of something bigger than yourself, representing the name on the front of your jersey, not the one on the back. Brooks taught me not only the importance of being part of a team, but also how meaningful the relationships you build along the way can be.” —Elsa Wood ’26

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BOO-HOO CHAPEL Following Lawn Ceremony, students gathered in the Frank D. Ashburn Chapel for a student-led service that featured musical performances by sixth-formers and a lively sing-along. Afterwards, the graduating class lined the Chapel walk as faculty and younger students offered hugs and well-wishes to each graduate.

[1] From left: Marcus Pukel ’27, Ian Beauparlant ’27, Caleb Hatch ’26 and Harry Jackson ’27.

[4] Summer Warren ’26 says thank you and goodbye to Mathematics Teacher Kihak Nam ’99, P’26, P’29.

[2] From left: Abby Shimelman ’26, Sydney Cohen ’26, Sloan Hayden ’26, Jill Hamilton ’26, Jules Giordano ’26, Niamh O’Brien ’26 and Mailie Lung ’26 leading a sing-along.

[5] Micah Dixon ’26 is all smiles in the class of 2026 receiving line. [6] The school community offering goodbyes and well-wishes to the class of 2026.

[3] Sixth-formers serenading students inside the Frank D. Ashburn Chapel.

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Prize Winners 2026

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THE WILLIAM DUNNELL FACULTY PRIZE recognizes an early-career faculty member for excellence in teaching and notable contributions to community life. The chair of the English department, assistant head of school and head of school determine the recipient. In this third year of awarding the William Dunnell Faculty Prize, we are pleased to present it to: Brenna Kaitlyn Kelly

THE RUSSELL MORSE PRIZE awarded to an upper school student who has made distinguished contributions to the visual arts at Brooks: Sarah Christine Zheng-Shin Pan ’26

THE REVEREND GEORGE F. VOUGHT PRIZE awarded by the head of school to honor a member of the faculty in their first few years of teaching who has made special contributions to the School and has exhibited notable professional growth: Amory Sumner Weld

THE KNOWLTON DRAMA PRIZE given in memory of Warren Knowlton ’67 and awarded to a member of the Brooks community who has shown those qualities of loyalty and devotion to drama, and versatility and enthusiasm in work before and behind the scenes, that were typified by Warren Knowlton: Giada Renee Musto ’26

THE TRUSTEES PRIZE awarded by the faculty to any member of the school community who has served beyond the call of duty: Nenzwirashe Kudzai Shoko ’26 THE FACULTY PRIZE given by George C. Haas and awarded annually to a student who has made outstanding contributions to the life of the school: Hugh Kindersley Foster III ’26 THE HEAD OF SCHOOL’S PRIZE given in memory of George B. Case Jr.: Tristan Barry Kwagheu Yepdo ’26 ART AWARDS THE GEORGE A. TIRONE PRIZE awarded by Mrs. Randolph Muto, in memory of her father, to a student who shows unusual promise in the Visual Arts: Alder Else Hurley ’27 THE HENRY M. BUHL PHOTOGRAPHY PRIZE awarded to an upper school student who is dedicated to the practice of photography and skilled not only in technique but in creative artistry: Kaden Robert Almaraz ’26

THE PARKMAN PRIZE IN DRAMA given in memory of Terry Parkman to a student who has worked long and hard backstage with no thought of any reward: Reid Walter Cagle ’27

THE MUSIC PRIZE awarded in recognition of dedicated, long-term study of an instrument or voice that has resulted in the highest level of musical performance in the graduating class: Ainslie Charlotte Gorton ’26 (vocal) and Tony Jia Jun Ke ’26 (instrumental) THE ROBERT LEHMAN ART PRIZE is for the most accomplished artist in the annual student exhibition: Teegan Jane Toto ’26 ATHLETIC AWARDS RECOGNITION OF 12 FIRSTTEAM LETTERS Elsa Alden Wood ’26 THE INDEPENDENT SCHOOL LEAGUE AWARD OF EXCELLENCE recognizing a female athlete and male athlete at each ISL school for exhibiting the ISL ideals of integrity, sportsmanship, fair play and good citizenship while participating as a multi-sport athlete during their ISL career: Riley Keefe Clarke ’26, Hugh Kindersley Foster III ’26 and Elsa Alden Wood ’26

THE ATHLETIC PRIZE an annual award to sixthformers who, in the opinion of coaches, have distinguished themselves in sportsmanship and athletic ability, and whose achievements have demonstrated an outstanding record in the athletic life at Brooks: Summer Lynn Warren ’26 and Tristan Barry Kwagheu Yepdo ’26 THE KERRI ANN KATTAR PRIZE awarded annually by the faculty to that female member of the graduating class who, by her warmth and generosity of spirit to others, by her outstanding contribution to Brooks athletics, and by her presence alone, has added that precious quality of kindness for which we remember Kerri Ann Kattar: Niamh Bearr O’Brien ’26 THE FRANK D. ASHBURN ATHLETIC AWARD given by Mr. and Mrs. Arnold Cogswell to honor an outstanding individual or team performance in which intangible, extra qualities have added a special flavor to the school: Maile Martha Lung ’26 ACADEMIC AWARDS THE PUBLICATIONS PRIZE awarded to a student whose diligence, devotion and skill have contributed significantly to the successful production of a Brooks publication, given this year to: Kaden Robert Almaraz ’26 THE WILDER SPEAKING PRIZE given by John G. and H. Todd Cobey Jr.: Jackson Moltz Robbins ’28 THE EDMUND SAMUEL CARR PRIZE IN LATIN Abigail Dahyun Nam ’26 THE EDMUND SAMUEL CARR PRIZE IN BEGINNING LATIN Madison Seohyun Nam ’29

THE SPANISH PRIZE Namya Sai Bandi ’26 and Sophia Codreanu ’26 THE RENE CHAMPOLLION FRENCH PRIZE Eloise Catherine Bertrand ’26 and Abigail Dahyun Nam ’26 THE CHARLES C. COTTINGHAM CLASS OF 2008 CHINESE PRIZE to be awarded annually to a student who has exhibited an enthusiasm and appreciation for the Chinese language and culture: Tony Jia Jun Ke ’26 THE A.G. DAVIS PHILIP PRIZE given by the science department to an individual who has demonstrated an interest in and who shows considerable promise in science: James Constantinos Skowronek ’28 THE JOHN J. CABRAL PRIZE given to the Brooks student who has shown a high degree of interest in physics and for the depth of involvement in the subject: Emma Lee Nagle ’26 THE RENSSELAER POLYTECHNIC INSTITUTE MEDAL for excellence in mathematics and science: Shujin Liu ’27 THE JOHN B. MELVIN COMPUTER SCIENCE PRIZE Tsz Cheung Wei ’26 THE NICHOLAS J. EVANGELOS SCIENCE PRIZE Rohan Nilesh Amin ’26 THE MATHEMATICS PRIZE Emma Lee Nagle ’26 THE HOWELL VAN GERBIG JR. PRIZE given for the best essay on the development of political institutions for their essay titled, “Compromise That Catalyzed Collapse: How the Fugitive Slave Act of 1850 Drove the Nation Toward the Civil War,” goes to: Julia Sarah Glick ’27

THE RICHARD K. IRONS PRIZE for the best essay on a pressing problem in American history or international relations for their essay titled, “Violated Vaginas, Scalpel and Speculum: The Commodification of Black Women in American Gynecology,” goes to: Eseose Maureen Ologbosele ’26 THE MICHAEL W. MCCAHILL PRIZE IN HISTORY awarded to a sixth-form student who has demonstrated a love for the discipline by taking a wide and rigorous program in history, a mastery of analytical thinking and writing, an enthusiasm for the craft of historical research, a delight in the exploration and exchange of ideas, and an empathy for the human condition goes to: Eleanor Caroline Saks Salhanick ’26 THE E. GRAHAM WARD ENGLISH PRIZE awarded to a student who has demonstrated a love of literature in all of its forms. This student is a talented reader and writer gifted with the ability to respond to literature both analytically and creatively: Giada Renee Musto ’26 THE HARVARD CLUB OF THE MERRIMACK VALLEY PRIZE awarded by the Harvard Club of the Merrimack Valley to a fifth-former nominated by the faculty for high academic achievement, leadership and active participation in school affairs: Emma Pilar Bell ’27 THE COLUMBIA UNIVERSITY CLUB OF NEW ENGLAND PRIZE awarded to a fifth-former who has demonstrated an ability to combine academic achievement, personal character, extracurricular contribution to the school, and accomplishment in and dedication to a field of interest meriting personal recognition: Manuella Malaika Kiriza ’27 THE OSCAR M. ROOT PRIZE given by Morgan H. Harris Jr. is awarded to a member of the Brooks community who, during the year, has exemplified certain characteristics with which Oscar M. Root for many years enriched life at Brooks. These characteristics include excellence

in the sciences, devotion to nature study and a sense of humor which provided a rare overview of life: Jill Emily Hamilton ’26 SIXTH FORM RANKING SCHOLAR FOR THE 2025–2026 SCHOOL YEAR Namya Sai Bandi ’26 THE JOLENE AND STEPHEN C. EYRE PRIZE FOR SCHOLARLY ACHIEVEMENT is awarded each year to the ranking scholar in the sixth form: Emma Lee Nagle ’26 SCHOOL PRIZES THE MALCOLM G. CHACE III PRIZE awarded to a third-, fourth- and fifth-former who, in the judgment of the head of school, has made the most personal progress during the year: Evolet Quintana ’29, Finn Robert Gower ’28 and Danilo Jose Gomez Jr. ’27 THE ST. LAWRENCE UNIVERSITY BOOK AWARD designed for high school juniors, the Book Award Scholarship program honors the achievements of a student who has demonstrated a significant commitment to some aspect of sustainability, conservation, climate change or a topic related to environmental awareness and/ or advocacy: Alder Else Hurley ’27

THE DUNNELL PRIZE given by the faculty in honor of Jacob Dunnell and William W. Dunnell III, who jointly gave 57 years of dedicated service to their students and the school, is awarded to a sixthformer who has worked without fanfare to better the school: Rohan Nilesh Amin ’26 THE WILLIAM R. FERRIS JR. PRIZE given by Howell van Gerbig in honor of William R. Ferris ’60, and awarded to a sixthform student who stands out among their peers on account of the depth and range of their intellectual curiosity, energy and creativity. A nominee for this prize is presented to the faculty by the six faculty members who hold endowed chairs: Giada Renee Musto ’26 THE HEADMASTER EMERITUS PRIZE given by the faculty for any reason it considers appropriate: Emma Lee Nagle ’26

THE ALLEN ASHBURN PRIZE given by the late James D. Regan and awarded each year by the faculty for any purpose it deems suitable: Kaden Robert Almaraz ’26 THE RUSSELL PRIZE given by the late Richard S. Russell and awarded by the faculty for an outstanding single contribution to the life of the community: Grainne Ann Rolfe ’26 THE THOMAS PERKINS BROOKS JR. PRIZE given in memory of Ensign Brooks who was lost in the Battle of Leyte Gulf and awarded annually by the faculty to a member of the sixth-form who, during their career at Brooks, has met certain requirements of development, leadership and responsibility: Jasper Scott Willard Johnson ’26

THE LEONARD S. PERKINS PRIZE awarded by the faculty to that member of the fifth form who makes an outstanding contribution to the life of the school: Angela Isabel Fabbo ’27 THE GEORGE B. BLAKE PRIZE awarded in recognition of extended voluntary and generous service to others: Abigail Dahyun Nam ’26 THE HARVEY P. HOOD PRIZE awarded in recognition of special interests such as working with young children, making things with one’s hands and in memory of a lively, gentle view of life: Elizabeth Alice Kuechle ’26 THE KILBORN BOWL given by Mr. and Mrs. John W. Kilborn for the greatest all-around improvement: Kymanni Isaiah Babb ’26

The Frank D. Ashburn Athletic Award recipient Maile Lung ’26.

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PRIZE DAY The class of 2026 kicked off the morning of Sunday, May 31, at the Head of School’s House. Each student received a rosette, handmade by former faculty Deanna Stuart P’19, as an emblem of their accomplishments. The sixth-formers then attended their final Chapel service as current students before parading down the iconic Commencement Weekend tent for their very own Prize Day Ceremony. [1] Director of Finance Jo-Ann Bevis P’26, P’27, pins a rosette on Sydney Cohen ’26. [2] From left: Sophia Codreanu ’26, Michelle Caiazzo ’26, Abby Shimelman ’26, Kate Yannetti ’26, Kate Rocchio ’26, Tilly Crosby ’26, Phoebe Cogan ’26, Sydney Crosby ’26, Elisia LeBranti ’26, Mia Macklin-Dib ’26 and Posey Connell ’26. [3] Trokon Harris ’26. [4] Retiring Spanish Teacher Lillian Miller P’14, P’17, P’20 was named faculty emerita during Prize Day.

[5] Mia Macklin-Dib ’26 with her extended family, including her mother, former trustee Catalina Dib P’25, P’26, and brother, Lucas Macklin-Dib ’25, to her immediate right. [6] The graduating class of 2026 fills the tent’s front rows during the Prize Day Ceremony.

[8] Kiara Rivera Valdez ’26. [9] Senior Prefect Tristan Yepdo ’26 and Kamryn Shumsky ’26 departing the Prize Day Ceremony. [10] At the Prize Day Ceremony, School Minister The Rev. Jim Chapman, flanked by Chapel Prefect Namya Bandi ’26 and Self in Community Teacher Shami Bery, showed off the personalized sneakers that the Chapel prefects made for him with Bery in the makerspace. Chapman told the audience he plans to be buried in the beloved shoes, which even feature his closing Chapel benediction on the inside of the tongues. [11] KJ Lee ’26. [12] Maile Lung ‘26 gathers with loved ones for a photo. [13] Henry Sumner ’26 with his family.

[7] Back row, from left: Manni Babb ’26, Shawn Wei ’26, Lorenzo Johnson ’26, Joel Effah-Boadi ’26. Front row: Natalie Menendez ’26, Sarah Pan ’26, Niki Shoko ’26 and Urmi Patel ’26.

[14] Jasper Johnson ‘26 and his family, including his mother, trustee Isabella Speakman Timon ‘92, P’26, gather for a photo post-ceremony.

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“ Although there are six main core [Brooks School] values, for me, there is an unspoken seventh that I think we should talk about more: Love. Love is an emotion that I’ve grown to learn during my time here ... I really love how we all shine our own light and how we leave places better than we found them.” —Senior Prefect Tristan Yepdo ’26

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PRIZE DAY [1] From left: Dani Bauer ’26 with Summer Warren ’26. [2] Daniel Mensah ’27 taking a photo of Bilal Benayoud ’27 (left) and Tyler Principe ’27. [3] From left: Kaden Almaraz ’26 and Jagger Carreiro ’26 lead the class of 2026 into the Prize Day tent. [4] Major Dale Kurtz, an admissions liaison and 1973 graduate of the United States Military Academy at West Point, presented Jill Hamilton ’26 a certificate of acceptance to the West Point class of 2030.

[5] School Minister Emeritus Tim Cogan H’98, P’88, GP’26 awarded his granddaughter, Phoebe Cogan ‘26, with her Brooks School diploma. [6] Lucy Donahue ’26 with Associate Director of Admission Kenya Jones. [7] Harryns Cantave ’26 with his family. [8] Head of School John Packard H’87, P’18, P’21 at Prize Day 2026. [9] Angeline Benjavitvilai ’26 with her family, including her sister, Serenity Benjavitvilai ’23, to her immediate right. [10] Brianna Mungai ’26. [11] Noah Walker ’26 surrounded by loved ones. [12] Retiring Art Teacher Lynn Evangelos McLoughlin P’11, P’16 received a diploma as an honorary member of the class of 2026 on Prize Day. [13] Jules Giordano ’26. [14] Chair of the History Department Michele Musto P’26, walks arm-in-arm with her daughter, Giada Musto ’26, and the rest of the class of 2026 into the Frank D. Ashburn Chapel.

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“ You have done so much to make your school great. You have astounded teachers with your academic prowess, your collective intellect, your curiosity, your work ethic and your desire to learn and excel. You have impressed coaches with both your performance and your comportment on fields and mats and courts and rinks and lakes and any other surface where you wore a Brooks School jersey. You have astounded too many audiences and congregations to count with performances and talks of all kinds on the stage or black box or at the lectern in Ashburn Chapel.” —Head of School John Packard H’87, P’18, P’21 addressing the graduating class of 2026 8

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COLLEGE S

Oh, the places you’ll go!

Congrats, class of 2026! We’re so proud of all that you accomplished at Brooks and all that you will accomplish next. Bates College

IMG Academy

University of California Irvine (2)

Baylor University

Lafayette College

Bentley University

Lehigh University

University of California Los Angeles

Boston College (6)

Massachusetts Institute of Technology

Boston University (3) Bowdoin College Brandeis University Carnegie Mellon University (2) Clemson University

Middlebury College New York University (2) Nichols College Northeastern University (6)

University of California San Diego University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign University of Massachusetts Boston

Providence College (3)

University of Massachusetts Lowell

Purdue University

University of New Hampshire

Rutgers University

University of Pennsylvania

Skidmore College

University of Richmond (4)

Smith College

University of St Andrews (3)

Southern Methodist University

University of Tampa

Suffolk University

University of Tennessee

Fairfield University

Texas Christian University (2)

University of Wisconsin (2)

George Washington University (2)

Trinity College (5)

Villanova University

Tufts University

Wake Forest University (2)

Gettysburg College

Tulane University of Louisiana (2)

Wellesley College

United States Military Academy at West Point

William and Mary

Colby College (3) College of Charleston College of the Holy Cross (2) Columbia University Connecticut College Dartmouth College (2) Drexel University

Grinnell College Hobart and William Smith Colleges

Wheaton College

SHIRTS DAY Above, the class of 2026 at the college counseling office’s annual Shirts Day. [1] From left, back row: Drew Hemenway ’26, Tristan Yepdo ’26, Cole Bradford ’26, Hugh Foster ’26, Owen Brown ’26, Jagger Carreiro ’26, James Sullivan ’26, Carson Cobb ’26. Front row: Ryan Hashem ’26, Jasper Johnson ’26, Kai Bara ’26, Joe Sullivan ’26, Caleb Hatch ’26, Jon Darmadi ’26, Wes Bixby ’26 and Nick Dias ’26. [2] Sarah Pan ’26 smiles while lining up with her classmates for the annual Shirts Day photo. [3] From left: Sophia Principe ’26, Teegan Toto ’26 and Namya Bandi ’26. [4] From left: Samara Vijayan ’26, Ella Salhanick ’26, Addison Wheeler ’26, Armaun Dehpanah ’26, Lorenzo Johnson ’26 and Aidan Davis ’26. [5] From left: Giada Musto ’26, Ivy Zhao ’26, Kaden Almaraz ’26, Daniel Jiang ’26, Ainslie Gorton ’26, Aidan Davis ’26, Henry Osborne ’26 and Micah Dixon ’26.

Worcester Polytechnic Institute

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Alumni Weekend More than 400 alumni (and guests!) from Brooks classes ending in 0, 1, 5 and 6 returned to campus in early May for Alumni Weekend 2026. The reunion featured class dinners, campus tours, athletic contests and plenty of opportunities for alumni to experience the Brooks of today while reflecting on their own days as students. Perennial events, such as the Ashburn Luncheon, Alumni Row, Memorial Chapel and the State of the School, dovetailed nicely with schedule opportunities that were unique to this spring’s event, including a tour of ongoing renovations in the Henry Luce III Library. The celebration culminated with a cozy gathering Saturday night beneath the beloved reunion tent, where alumni enjoyed drinks, dinner and dancing. Conversations overheard throughout the weekend blended memories of the past with universal excitement for Brooks’ upcoming Centennial Year.

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Members of the class of 2010 gather for a selfie under the Alumni Weekend tent: Chapin Duke Yates, Maggie Carey, Anthony Karamourtopoulos, Matt Geremia, Julia Caffrey Saravalle, Jessie Smith, Nikki Kisner Mills, Naomi Smith Schlossberg, Margaret Klein, Lowell Abbott, Kelsey Albright, Kat Barker Bacon, Alex Villa, Eliza Perocchi Almagro and James Hooper.

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ASHBURN LUNCHEON The Ashburn Luncheon is a perennial kick-off to Alumni Weekend for many members of the Frank D. Ashburn Society, as well as alumni celebrating their 50th reunion and beyond. [ 1 ] From left: Penny Trask H’56, P’83, P’84, Director of Institutional Advancement Gage Dobbins P’22, P’23, Peter Cross ’63, P’07, Bob Lennon ’76, Jonathan Dean ’63, Kendall Dudley ’61, Cliff Irons ’63, Jim Pettorelli ’91, P’25, Charlie Wallbridge ’66, Jim Madden ’66 and Head of School John Packard H’87, P’18, P’21. [ 2 ] From left: Lloyd Griscom ’61, Reg Aubry ’72, Doug Handy ’70, Hugh Warren ’70, Bob Lennon ’76, Head of School John Packard H’87, P’18, P’21, Travis Fulton ’61 and Fred Kent ’61.

STATE OF THE SCHOOL [ 3 ] Head of School John Packard H’87, P’18, P’21 provided a comprehensive State of the School address in the Frank D. Ashburn Chapel, celebrating Brooks’ strengths at the close of this first century and offering several long-term goals for the school’s second century.

ALUMNI ROW Former members of Brooks’ crew program took to Lake Cochichewick bright and early for the reunion’s annual Alumni Row. [ 4 ] Jason Wagner ’01 and his daughters. [ 5 ] From left: Jon Gibbons ’92, P’24, Peter Sharis ’86, Ned Gibbons ’86 and Michael Grant ’85. [6 ] From left: Caitlyn Ingram ’21, Lydia Barker ’21, Caroline Arriz ’21, Abby Shyavitz ’88 and Caitlin Kluchnik ’15.

MEMORIAL CHAPEL Alumni gathered in the Frank D. Ashburn Chapel to pay their respects to the 42 alumni in a reunion year who died during the past five years.

[ 7 ] Jim Madden ’66 spoke warmly about three classmates who recently passed away: Joe Roberts ’66 (d), Tom Crocker Jr. ’66 (d) and Sandy Daignault Jr. ’66 (d). [ 8 ] Gary Witherspoon ’80 spoke about his recently deceased classmates Doug Innes ’80 (d), John Sohmer ’80 (d) and Samuel Ziegler ’80 (d).

CAMPUS TOURS [ 9 ] After the Ashburn Luncheon, several alumni chose to stretch their legs on a campus tour with student guide Kiki Rivera Valdez ’26.

SPORTS + MUSICAL PERFORMANCES [10] Alumni were treated to current student musical performances and athletic contests throughout the weekend.

TOUR OF LIBRARY RENOVATION

Faculty members offered tours in the Henry Luce III Library’s current construction zone. The top two floors are undergoing a significant renovation, featuring five new classrooms, an academic commons with faculty offices and learning centers, an enhanced study and technology support area, as well as a staffed library circulation desk. [ 11] From left: Director of Institutional Advancement Gage Dobbins P’22, P’23, Learning Center Director Karina Moltz P’28, Assistant Director of Alumni Programs and Communications Molly Kueter, Dean of Academic Affairs Currie Joya Huntington, Nikki Kisner Mills ’10, Alex Villa ’10, Lowell Abbott ’10, Anthony Karamourtopoulos ’10, Kat Barker Bacon ’10, Chapin Duke Yates ’10, Maggie Carey ’10, Matt Geremia ’10 and Kelsey Albright ’10.

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WEEKEND RECEPTIONS The weekend provided many opportunities for socializing, including the Friday night cocktails event hosted by the alumni board, and the all-alumni reception capping off the weekend. [ 1 ] From left: Kerry Nugent Dunbar ’01, Lindsey Berking Vontz ’01 and Ali Herter Logan ’01. [ 2 ] A full family affair: Chris Gregg and Erin Doherty Gregg ’01 brought their children to reunion this year.

[ 3 ] From left: Michael Doyle ’76, P’05, P’09, David Churbuck ’76, P’05, P’07, Bob Lennon ’76 and Fred Caswell ’76, P’10. [ 4 ] From left: Felicia Cafua ’15, Carolina Rosas Clark ’15, Evan Clark, Daniela Rosas ’21 and Jack Breen ’21. [ 5] From left: Sven Amirian ’90, Jung Lee ’91, Jim Pettorelli ’91, P’25, Susan Wichelns, Milton Love ’91, Russell Bashford ’90 and Nereyda Bashford. 3

[ 6] The classes of 2020 and 2021 enjoyed a special reception on the Head of School’s porch to celebrate their first Alumni Weekend. From left: Brianna O’Neil ’21, Jack Frimet ’21, Anya Sanchorawala ’21, Alex Natalizio ’21, Thomas O’Connell ’21, Connor Lang ’21, Nikki LaPierre ’21, Daniela Rosas ’21 and Alex Bodnar ’21.

[ 7 ] From left: Lindsay Wagner ’06 and Mariel Nunes Gilbert ’06 awaiting the presentation of Alumni Awards in the Frank D. Ashburn Chapel.

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ALUMNI AWARDS

Alumni Awards Head of School John Packard H’87, P’18, P’21 awarded two important prizes during this year’s Presentation of Alumni Awards: the Alumni Bowl to David Grant ’56 and the Athletics Hall of Fame team induction to the 2004 and 2005 girls crew 1st boats.

Athletics Hall of Fame Induction

GIRLS CREW 1ST BOAT IN BOTH 2004 AND 2005 possessed exceptional abilities and undying team spirit that led them to their ultimate victory (twice!): placing first at both the New England Interscholastic Rowing Association regatta and the National Youth Invitational Championship. My time coaching these two boats was a special time in the history of Brooks crew. This group of rowers was an exceptionally fun-loving, competitive, motivated, athletic group of young women. Their joie de vivre allowed them to enjoy the challenge of a particularly long or arduous row or erg workout. —Former Girls Crew Coach Sally Morris P’86, P’89, P’06, P’08

Deborah and David Grant ’56.

The Alumni Bowl

DAVID GRANT ’56, a longstanding class correspondent and active member of numerous reunion committees, received the Alumni Bowl for his thoughtful dedication and exemplary service as a steadfast volunteer during his 70 years as a Brooks alumni. David has a unique and effective way of keeping his class together. He keeps the conversation going — keeping Brooks School in the thoughts and minds of his classmates. So when they are called to action, they respond. He is so diligent, thorough and thoughtful. David represents the absolute best type of volunteer Brooks School can ask for. — Leadership Gifts

Officer Emily French Breakey ’03

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Members of the 2004 and 2005 girls crew 1st boat, back row from left: Libby Mulligan ’04, Vanessa Rathbone ’04, B Churbuck Havel ’07, Carolyn Thomas Griffin ’05 and Ellie Logan ’06. Front row: Lexi Caffrey ’06 and Sally Morris P’86, P’89, P’06, P’08. Missing teammate: Kate Morris ’06.

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Notes from our reunion classes about their time on campus, time spent together and memories of life at Brooks.

Still reliving a most exciting 70th reunion for the class of 1956, your correspondent (David Grant) had better get his notes together before they fly into the ether forever … Our reunion could not have been better with nine out of the 23 remaining members of our class attending the celebrations. Almost 40 percent of the class; not a bad turnout! In attendance were reunion chair Skip Morse, Alden (Smokey) Bryan, Jim Bride, Dominic Habsburg, Robin Marvel P’91, GP’23, Ellery McLanahan, Curt Scribner P’83, Neil Bliss and myself. Penny Jackson Trask H’56, P’83, P’84 was also with us, but more about that later. Along with the named classmates were 10 spouses and guests. Friday evening, the traditional time for a class dinner, was spent at the private Lanam Club in a most lovely room abutting the bar, making the cocktail hour (or two) most fun. We then sat for dinner and remembrances of classmates departed and those not able to join us. Wonderful stories were told,

almost all with very funny aspects. Two very special events occurred during dinner. Jim Bride showed us his wonderful documentary film of his interview with Frank Ashburn and Skip Morse presented Penny with her own diploma, officially making her an honorary member of our class. Welcome, dear Penny! On Saturday, the cold temperatures and rain did not dampen our spirits one bit. Golf carts were on hand at every turn, campus tours were given and lunch was served in the main dining hall. After lunch was free time, since the athletic games had been played on Friday due to the impending weather. Two awards were presented in the Chapel that evening. The girls 1st crew boats of 2004 and 2005 were celebrated for their induction into the Athletics Hall of Fame and yours truly was awarded the Alumni Bowl for 20 years of class notes. You would think by now I would have learned my lesson … A word of sincere thanks for all the alumni office did for our class to make our 70th so memorable.

Hats off to Sara Bird and staff for everything! And also to Emily French Breakey ’03 for helping us achieve our class gift goal, which will fund the naming of the academic commons director’s office in the Luce Library in our honor. — David Grant ’56

The 65th reunion for the class of 1961 began with a chance encounter between Lloyd Griscom and myself (Rob Simmons) at the on-campus Ashburn Luncheon on May 2, 2025. While lamenting the loss of our class correspondent, the late Galen Brewster (d), the question arose over which one of us would replace him. We both quickly declined! After some additional discussion and persuasion by the tireless Sara Bird, we both agreed to be co-correspondents. And out of that partnership developed a plan for the 65th reunion with the two of us as co-hosts. When you consider that only one member of our class attended the 60th reunion, the 65th must be counted as a miracle! Bob Murray and Travis Fulton

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travelled from Florida and Colorado, respectively, to be present, while Fred Kent, Tom Hovey and Kendall Dudley rounded it out with Lloyd and I to make seven in all on campus Friday. Also in attendance were Heidi Simmons, Caroline Hovey and Lisa Yourke — all very important class of ’61 supporters and participants in the celebrations! Additionally, Fred Kent, John McClellan and Larry Whitman joined our Zoom session Saturday afternoon. And Kendall created an online “Wonder Book” of thoughts, recollections and articles provided by other members of the class who could not be present. We were impressed by the visual state of Brooks from our campus tour and visit, but even more impressed with Head of School John Packard’s talk on the State of the School and what impressive leadership and collaboration can accomplish. While we were all impressed with the growth of school facilities and the success of its current student body, the real excitement of the reunion was rediscovering so many of our fellow classmates who remain active and interesting into their eighties. — Rob Simmons ’61

The class of 1966 had a good turnout and a grand time at our 60th reunion. In addition to the 13 classmates who met for dinner at the home of Kay and Jack McKallagat P’96, P’00, Tod Sedgwick and Bill Paley joined us via Zoom, along with guests Cliff Irons ’63 and Peter Rathbone ’64, P’04, P’15. We have a reunion tradition, going back 40-plus years, of meeting off-campus at Jack’s house. This honors the value of off-campus activities, both official and undercover, that we experienced while

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Top to bottom: Class of 1956 | From left, front row: Jim Bride, Neil Bliss, Ellery McLanahan, Penny Jackson Trask H’56, P’83, P’84, Skip Morse, Alden Bryan, Robin Marvel P’91, GP’23. Back row: David Grant, Dominic Habsburg and Curt Scribner P’83. ■ Class of 1961 | From left, front row: Kendall Dudley, Bob Murray, Travis Fulton. Back row: Fred Kent, Rob Simmons and Lloyd Griscom. (Not pictured: Tom Hovey) ■ Class of 1966 | From left, front row: John Rhodehamel, Paul Perocchi P’10, Tom Livermore, Jim Madden, Jack McKallagat P’96, P’00, Steve Forbes, John Lee. Back row: Seth Robins, Henry Wilder, Ted Ritchie, Charlie Walbridge, Sam Hallowell P’93 and Pat Mitchell.

at Brooks. The recognition of such an advanced number of years also spurred a lively email string of life experiences of classmates, including from many who could not attend the weekend in May. We are thankful and grateful to be among the standing while appreciating the wry observation from Juan Echavarria that we

are all crowding into the “departure lounge.” — Jim Madden ’66

A most enjoyable gathering, highlighted by a Friday class dinner on campus and a very pleasant gathering on Saturday at David Kellogg’s in Andover (lunch, good camaraderie and a detailed look at

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David’s car collection). Let’s keep in touch with whom we can … Best to all! — Garritt Toohey ’70

It was great to reconnect with members of the last allmale graduating class and to see how the campus has transformed in nearly five decades. A bunch of the guys stayed at a local Airbnb, where the reminiscences lasted well past midnight curfew. Dave Bouchard, I’m told, had to finally shut things down. Some of the guys visited classmate Dan Finneran and I represented the class at Memorial Chapel, where I reflected on our late classmates, Doug Innes (d), John Sohmer (d) and Sam Ziegler (d). I also took to the mic at the Saturday dinner to goad dancers to the floor. Looking forward to the centennial. — Gary Witherspoon ’80

Forty years after graduating, classmates returned to campus to celebrate a remarkable milestone and reconnect with lifelong friends. The reunion weekend was filled with laughter, memories and stories that seemed as vivid as ever. Old friendships were rekindled, new connections were made and everyone enjoyed reflecting on the experiences that shaped their lives. From touring familiar halls to sharing meals and reminiscing about boarding school traditions, the gathering was a heartfelt reminder that the bonds formed during those formative years remain strong decades later. The weekend concluded with gratitude, renewed friendships and plans to stay connected until the next reunion. — Andrea Botur ’86

While our group of six was small, we had the pleasure of sharing the time with friends from the class of 1991. After-hours hangouts, a jam session in the music center, wandering around checking out all the changes on campus and just reconnecting with fellow classmates made for a delightful couple of days. Not pictured in our class photo

Top to bottom: Class of 1970 | From left, front row: Garritt Toohey, Paul Rust, Alex Hodges, Hugh Warren, Doug Handy, David Tew. Back row: Tad Turner P’96, Chad Brisbane, David Kellogg and Toby Dean. ■ Class of 1976 | From left, front row: Mike Doyle P’05, P’09, Mark Higbie, Fred Caswell P’10, David Churbuck P’05, P’07 and Bob Lennon. ■ Class of 1980 | From left, front row: LJ Harrington, Sam Stevens, Gary Witherspoon, Joel Kapelson. Back row: Louis Halle, Dave Elmblad, Dave Bouchard, Matt Wirths, Stefan Edick, Tony Kemper, Jim Quirk, and Jim Yameen. ■ Class of 1985 | From left: Michael Grant, Nina DeJesus Bowman, Sarah Cunningham Wilkinson, Paul Minden and Mike Foresta.

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are Brooke and Lynn Dixon P’27, who showed up on Saturday afternoon to watch their daughter, Emme ’27, in her crew race. A fun surprise. Narvel Mayo ’91 is already choreographing next year’s jam session for the 100th event next June! — Jordan Creighton ’90

Reunion was such a fun weekend. It was great catching up with everyone and hearing about their families and lives. Friday night was perfect, with gorgeous weather and drinks on the Head of School’s porch that made it feel like no time had passed at all. Saturday’s cold, rainy weather made some moments even more meaningful — especially gathering in Memorial Chapel to remember Tony Curtis (d) and Rob Moore ’90, P’23 (d). Between the fireside lunch in the dining hall, walking campus, the jam session, revisiting old memories and dinner under the tent, the weekend was filled with both reflection and celebration. Grateful for old friendships, shared memories and the new ones made this weekend. See you all at the 100th celebration in June 2027. — Jen Brown Chau ’91

Reunion was an amazing weekend for all of our alumni. From the alumni board meeting, the Alumni Row, the welcome reception at Mr. Packard’s house, to the party under the tent, and everything in between, I want to thank the entire staff and everyone involved in the weekend for making it exceptional. I am grateful for the opportunity to reconnect with old classmates, meet inspiring new peers and renew my sense of belonging to the Brooks family. — Richard Andrew Farrer ’96

A small but mighty group from the class of ’00 returned to campus in celebration of our 25th reunion in May. We graduated at the turn of the century, with one foot tied to old traditions and the other foot racing towards what was to come. Our much-admired Reverend Cogan designated us the

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Top to bottom: Class of 1986 | From left, front row: David Torrisi P’29, Stephanie Finelli, Katharine Wallace, Stephanie Ittleson, Samantha Williams Hayes, Julia Pitkin Healy, Shelagh Stone, Tiffin Tebodo, Susan Bulley Merlin, Rick Middleton, Tim McAdam. Back row: Andrew Martin, Hugo Foster P’26, P’27, David Patterson, Andrea Botur, Ned Gibbons and Michael Weatherly. ■ Class of 1990 | From left: Chad Piacenti, Russell Bashford, Sven Amirian, Rebecca Poulo, Jason Fraser and Jordan Creighton. ■ Class of 1991 | From left, front row: Katie Bellott, Liza McCahill, Josh Perlow, Jen Brown Chau, Jim Pettorelli P’25, Emily Beatty McCarthy, Nicole Zola Conlon, Jen YuilSteinberg, Kareen Savage, Sara Poor Parker, Jess Rowland Hazelton, Jung Lee. Back row: David Cohen P’23, P’26, Lee Baker, Narvel Mayo, Sam Haines, Milton Love, Jon Cirome, Reid Pritchett and James Colligan. ■ Class of 1995 | From left, front row: Courtney Nugent Salazar, Amanda Firicano Novelline, Katie DiResta Sullivan P’26, Cristina Antelo, Julie DeVincentis Saxton, Elissa Faro, Wendy Witherspoon, Anthony Correnti, Duane Bray. Middle row: Jen Guerin DiFranco, Katie Barrow McGauley, Liz Kyle O’Hanlon, Adam Stevens, Patrick Hobgood, Chris Wright. Back row: Nell Alexander Dailey, Dan Tracy, Greg Buia and Brent Weinstein.

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in the rain, marveling at the new and improved dining hall, science center, dorms, field house and library renovation! Some of us caught athletic competitions and art performances of current students while others chatted with Mr. Packard and beloved, past advisors. As darkness fell and the rain persisted, the Brooks staff spoiled us with heated tents, excellent food, drink and dancing! What a treat to share memories of campus life in the ’90s and also learn what new and exciting adventures our classmates have busied themselves with since. Some of us are doctors, lawyers and entrepreneurs while others are filmmakers, writers and parents! Seeing these beautiful faces and laughing with familiar voices of yesteryear reminded us all of the core values we learned and shared at Brooks. We are one of the last of the millennials to graduate before cell phones and social media — a forever family, bonded by a unique and intimate experience of our youth. I cannot wait to see EVERYONE for our 100th anniversary at the Centennial Weekend next year! In the words of the ancient Greek philosopher Epicurus, “Of all the means to insure happiness throughout the whole life, by far the most important is the acquisition of friends.” — Lindsay Strozza Concemi ’00

01 Top to bottom: Class of 1996 | From left, front row: Bailey McKallagat Martignetti, Stephanie Wilson, Tess Anderson, Alynn Albert, Lisa Bottomley. Back row: Emily Baluta Snyder, Ryan Jarvis, Richard Andrew Farrer and Tom Pratt. ■ Class of 2000 | From left, front row: Jess Ostrowski Person, Lindsay Strozza Concemi, Katie Childs Sayles, Kate Marino. Back row: Tim Bottomley, Paul Connors, Kingsley Woolworth, Jack Greata, Anne Shepard Prussing, Diana Saryan Balekian and Fern Senior. ■ Class of 2001 | From left: Tom Lavin, Dan Lombardi, Oakley Clark, Tucker Dammin, Sarah Begin Cameron, Marquis Daisy, Matt Godoff, Erin Doherty Gregg, Marlow Hicks, Alison Pennelli Lawler, faculty member Allison Wilner, Lindsey Berking Vontz, Jeff Marcoux, David Mackey, Kerry Nugent Dunbar, Amelia Hayward Boschen, Gillian Wang, Joe Staropoli, Ashley Hayes, Ryan Wilson, Stephanie Kacoyanis, Ali Herter Logan, Jason Wagner, Vernon McQueen and Tim Doherty.

“Oughty Oughts” in a speech intended to cast us abound and into the world with loose instruction of what we “ought and ought not to do” with our lives. It is pretty clear we heeded his loving advice. Festivities began at the brand-new boathouse Friday evening,

which provided a beautiful and cozy venue for our Woodman’s lobster fest! Despite the balmy weather, a core group of alums sipped libations by the fire and caught up with more than 30 people from the class of 2001. Saturday we trekked campus

What a weekend to remember! The Brooks School class of 2001 descended on North Andover this spring for our 25th reunion and we made history doing it as the largest returning class for a 25th reunion in Brooks School history. Not bad for a group that always knew how to show up when it counted. Before we go any further, the first and most well-deserved recognition of the weekend goes to Ali Herter Logan, who made the journey from New Zealand — a remarkable 8,500-mile trip — to be with her classmates. In turn, it should be noted that Ashley Hayes also deserves credit for making the 3.2 mile journey from her home in Andover! If there was ever

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Top to bottom: Class of 2005 | From left: Marleny Polanco, Emily Huntoon Roth, Meg Greata Mrockowski, Stephanie Miller Picariello, Alexandra Booth Experton, faculty member Matt Carroll, Phil Field, Yesenia Ayala, Tati Polanco. Back row: James Begen, Lindsay Tagerman Davis, Carolyn Thomas Griffin, Emily Begen, Chase Castner and Edwin Clark. ■ Class of 2006 | From left, front row: Allison Ferlito, Lexi Caffrey, Sara Christopher, Kate Reeve Losee, Chelsea Portney, Mariel Nunes Gilbert, Lindsay Wagner, Cailly Carroll, Kate Sullivan Edge, Taylor DiGloria. Back row: Ronnie Dixon, Adam Rousmaniere, Geoff Smith, Derek Missert, Charlie Cornish, Scott Salazar and Ellie Logan. ■ Class of 2010 | From left, front row: Maggie Carey, Chapin Duke Yates, Jessie Smith, Naomi Smith Schlossberg, Kat Barker Bacon, Eliza Perocchi Almagro, Lowell Abbott. Back row: Anthony Karamourtopoulos, Matt Geremia, Julia Caffrey Saravalle, Nikki Kisner Mills, Margaret Klein, Alex Villa, James Hooper and Kelsey Albright.

a statement about what this class means to one another, Ali’s commitment to showing up from the other side of the world said it better than words ever could. The weekend kicked

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off with classmates reconnecting all across campus — in the new athletic facilities, on the fields and sewer pipe. As the evening got underway under the reunion tent, the energy

was electric. The dance floor told the real story of the night. The class of 2001 has not lost a single step lead by Marlow Hicks and Ali Lawler and Kerry “Hustla” Nugent Dunbar. One More Time by Daft Punk almost set the tent on fire. A special shoutout is in order for David Mackey, who has apparently spent the better part of two and a half decades convinced he graduated with the class of 2002. We are delighted to report — and the Brooks registrar can confirm — that David is, in fact, a proud member of the class of 2001. Welcome home, David. You’ve always belonged here, even if you didn’t know it. Classmates who made the trip included Kevin Adam (who no longer has frosted tips), Hampton Sutphin Barclay, Amelia Hayward Boschen, Sarah Begin Cameron, Oakley Clark (who we learned has more than 80 pairs of golf shoes and an immaculate closet), Marquis Daisy, Tristram Dammin, Timothy Doherty, Brian Donaldson, Kerry Dunbar, Allison Stoner Godoff, myself (Matthew Godoff), Erin Doherty Gregg, Ashley Hayes, Ali Herter Logan, Marlow Hicks, Stephanie Kacoyanis, Robert Kelly, Thomas “Prom” Lavin, Ali Lawler, David “Class of ’02” Mackey, Jeffrey Marcoux, Vernon McQueen, Laura Morris, Marc Shaughnessy, Joseph Staropoli, Scott Thoms, Lindsey Berking Vontz, Jason Wagner, Gillian Wang, Allison Wilner, Ryan Wilson, Dan Lombardi and Anthony Rich. We did miss a few familiar faces. Samuel Vandousen “Moose” Lewis sends his regrets — he was unable to attend, as he was reportedly occupied moving his couch. Douglas Armstrong was also unavailable to make the cross country trek but he promises he will be there for the Centennial Weekend. We will choose to take him at his word as well as Moose and expect to see you all in June 2027! Also, a special shout out to those from the class of 2000 that were there, including Tim Bottomley ’00 and his amazing wife, Lauren, who drove all the way in from their new home in Alaska. We loved seeing you! The weekend was filled

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weather and an intimate dinner with our friends from the class of ’06, followed by a wild off-campus karaoke session. We may be getting older, but we can still hang with the best of them. Saturday brought rain and cold, but this hardy bunch braved the elements for campus activities, Chapel gatherings and a fine evening under the tent. It was amazing to see our class come together as if we had never left. Our bonds to one another, and to Brooks, remain strong indeed. We look forward to building on that spirit and seeing even more classmates back at Brooks next time. — Phil Field ’05

Reunion was a truly special weekend for the class of 2015. From reconnecting in Boston to walking around campus together, the nostalgia came rushing back in the best way. Watching crew meets, catching glimpses of theater rehearsals and simply being back in the familiar spaces of Brooks reminded us how much the school shaped our time together. For many classmates, it was the first time back since graduation, which made the experience even more meaningful. The weekend sparked a renewed appreciation for Brooks and a strong desire among so many of us to stay connected with the school and with one another. — Sathvik Sudireddy ’15 Top to bottom: Class of 2015 | From left, front row: Molly Rexford, Felicia Cafua, Caitlin Kluchnik, Jackie Vieira, Carolina Rosas Clark, Molly McGoldrick, Sathvik Sudireddy, Renu Mukherjee Carboni, Steven Schelzi, Matt Myers, Michael Walsh. Back row: Pieter Rhynhart, Steven Ives, Richard Goldstein, Will Benedict and Alastair Hunt. ■ Class of 2020 | From left, front row: Juliana Cervizzi, Morgan Arakelian, Anoosha Barua. Back row: Madeline Delaney, Brooke Cordes, Becca Cami, Vanessa Shipley, Molly Madigan and Maddie Abraham. ■ Class of 2021 | From left, front row: Jay Patel, Connor Lang, Alex Natalizio, Thomas O’Connell, Brianna O’Neill, Daniela Rosas, Nikki LaPierre, Alex Costantino, Elizabeth Packard, Sasha Rizika. Middle row: Jack Frimet, Gabi Garozzo, Jaydah Bonilla, Caroline Arriz, Shea Baker, Marin Cormier, Lydia Barker, Ryan Winchester, Jamison O’Shea, Caroline Fritz, Jolly Joel, Anya Sanchorawala. Back row: Tyler Whitney-Sidney, James Wood, Matt Mulvey, Jake MacKinnon, Alex Bodnar, Emmet Janney, Sam Telsey, Andres Rosas, Tristan Witz and Jack Breen.

with laughter and conversation that only comes from friendships forged in dorm hallways, on athletic fields and in classrooms that somehow feel both ancient and immediate. Twentyfive years have added careers, families, adventures and a few gray hairs (okay—in my case, maybe a bit more than a few), but the chemistry of this class is unmatched. We are grateful to

everyone who made the journey from near and far to celebrate this milestone together! — Matt Godoff ’01

The class of ’05 continued our offbeat reunion schedule with the 21st anniversary of our graduation in May. Numbers were up big from our last reunion and so was the enthusiasm. Friday brought gorgeous

It is always so special to be on campus during reunion weekends. As an all-female group this year, we had the special experience of connecting with some 2001 graduates and hearing about the sisterhood and friendship they have enjoyed in the decades since they left Brooks, reaffirming what we always knew: It really is the people who make the place! We are so grateful that Brooks continues to provide us with a reason and venue to celebrate those friendships. — Brooke Cordes ’20

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100 years is here! A century of Brooks School. A year of celebration. Throughout our 2026–2027 Centennial Year, alumni, students, families, faculty and friends will come together to honor our history, celebrate our community and look ahead to Brooks’ next century. From special gatherings and signature events to stories, memories and milestones shared across generations, there are countless ways to be part of this historic year.

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Visit brooks100.org to:

• Explore Centennial Year events and registration information • Share your Brooks memories and photographs • Discover 100 Things We Love About Brooks • Connect with classmates and friends around the world • Follow the stories that define a century of Brooks

MARK YOU R C A L E N DA R : Centennial Reception: Southampton, N.Y. August 20, 2026 Centennial Reception: San Antonio September 21, 2026 Centennial Reception: Dallas September 23, 2026 Centennial Kickoff October 1, 2026 Boston Centennial Reception: New York October 28, 2026 Centennial Reception: San Francisco November 11, 2026 Brooks School at Pebble Beach November 12-14 2026 Centennial Weekend June 11-13, 2027 Brooks Campus

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2 026 –2027 BOA RD OF TRU ST EES

Russell T. Pyle ’87, P’25 Chestnut Hill, Mass.

President John R. Barker ’87, P’21, P’23 Wellesley, Mass.

Adam F. Smith ’07 New York, N.Y.

Vice Presidents Cristina E. Antelo ’95 Washington, D.C. Charles F. Cornish ’06 Sudbury, Mass. Secretary Phillip W. Field ’05 Boston, Mass. Treasurer Valentine Hollingsworth III ’72, P’17 Dover, Mass.

TRU ST EES Ian L. Davis P’26 Andover, Mass. Peter V.K. Doyle ’69 Sherborn, Mass. Cheryl M. Duckworth P’22, P’23 Lynnfield, Mass. Anthony H. Everets ’93, P’30 New York, N.Y.

Isabella Speakman Timon ’92, P’26 Gulf Stream, Fla. Alessandro F. Uzielli ’85 New York, N.Y.

ALUMNI TR USTEES Carolina C. Clark ’15 West Hartford, Conn. Jason L. Gold ’18 New York, N.Y.

TRUSTEES EMER ITI William N. Booth ’67, P’05 Chestnut Hill, Mass. Henry M. Buhl ’48 New York, N.Y. Steve Forbes ’66, P’91 Bedminster, N.J. Steven R. Gorham ’85, P’17, P’21 Ipswich, Mass.

Paul L. Hallingby ’65 New York, N.Y.

H. Anthony Ittleson ’56, P’84, P’86 Green Pond, S.C.

Kevin R. Hendrickson ’04, P’24, P’28, P’29 North Andover, Mass.

Michael B. Keating ’58, P’97 Boston, Mass.

Jillian M. Ihsanullah P’18, P’21, P’28 North Andover, Mass. Monique Y. Johnson P’24, P’26 North Andover, Mass. Booth D. Kyle ’89 Annapolis, Md. Timothy P. McAdam ’86 Portola Valley, Calif.

MEET NEXT YEAR’S SCHOOL PREFECTS! Back row, from left: Tyler Principe ’27, Senior Prefect Angela Fabbo ’27, DJ Cassamajor ’27, Noah Humphrey ’27, Student Government President Paul Rhee ’27. Front row, from left: Manuella Kiriza ’27, Finley Cronin ’27, Charlie Roberto ’27, Danilo Gomez ’27, Kevin Kahu ’27 and Eric Walford ’27.

Frank A. Kissel ’69, P’96, P’99 Far Hills, N.J. Peter A. Nadosy ’64 New York, N.Y. Eleanor R. Seaman P’86, P’88, P’91, GP’18 Hobe Sound, Fla. David R. Williams III ’67 Beverly Farms, Mass.

Diana Merriam P’08, P’11 Boxford, Mass. Sunit Mukherjee P’15, P’22 North Andover, Mass. Tanya T. Oblak P’27, P’30 Winchester, Mass. John R. Packard Jr. H’87, P’18, P’21 Head of School North Andover, Mass. Kelly Sheehan Plaisted ’04 Wellesley, Mass.

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WELCOME TO THE ALUMNI ASSOCIATION! Don’t be strangers, class of 2026! As you are Brooks’ newest graduates, we hope you all will take an active role in our alumni community. Visit campus. Attend an event. Send a class note. Become a volunteer. Make Brooks a philanthropic priority in your life. Your participation in all things Brooks matters! Go to brooksschool.org/ alumni to learn more.

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